The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region has selected PhillyCarShare to receive one of the 2008 Environmental Achievement Awards.
This new highly competitive award celebrates and recognizes outstanding organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions toward enhancing and protecting the quality of our environment. Award recipients are from business, nonprofit [...]
Come check out Footprint’s bamboo ecowear (www.FootprintBamboo.com) first hand this Sunday at GreenFest Philly
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More info [www.greenfestphilly.org]
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, 11am-6pmAugust 24 1:00-3:30
Rineer Family Farms
Pequea, PA
Diversified Vegetable and Pastured Beef Farm
Come visit this beautiful 110-acre preserved farm located alongside the Pequea Creek. Protected from development by the Lancaster Farmland Trust, the Rineer family has ensured that their land will remain available for agricultural purposes alone for generations to come. Daryl Rineer [...]
On Saturday, August 2nd the Sierra Club is hosting two clean energy bus tours in Philadelphia and Bucks County. There will be local examples of clean energy solutions at work creating green jobs, slashing energy costs, and curbing global warming.
In Philadelphia the tour will highlight the Friends Center, Cusano Environmental [...]
On Saturday, August 2nd the Sierra Club is hosting two clean energy bus tours in Philadelphia and Bucks County. There will be local examples of clean energy solutions at work creating green jobs, slashing energy costs, and curbing global warming.
In Philadelphia the tour will highlight the Friends Center, Cusano Environmental [...]
Fair Food Farm Tour Summer 2008 Series: Tour # 3
August 9, 2008 12:00-3:00
Cherry Grove Farm
Lawrenceville, NJ
Organic Pasture-Based Animal/Heirloom Pig/Cheese-making Farm
Join us for a trip to Cherry Grove Farm where we’ll visit their grass-fed cows, lambs, and heirloom Tamworth pigs in order to learn about the advantages [...]
As is often the case with news from Harrisburg, I’m writing with some good news and some bad news. And a call to action.First the good news: the state budget deal announced Monday includes a $650 million alternative energy funding package, including $180 million for solar power and [...]
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New Analysis Reveals Comprehensive Approach to Saving Money on Gas Today
Simple Strategies are Sure-Fire Ways for Drivers to Save Cash by Saving Gas
PENNSYLVANIA (July 2, 2008) – A new analysis from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) shows that keeping vehicles properly maintained, driving smoothly and using transportation alternatives [...]
The Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association is offering a wind turbine installation class, July 9-12, at the Kempton Community Recreation Center in Berks County.
To enroll in the workshop, please visit [www.paenergyfest.com]
The public is invited to enroll in the workshop, where they will learn the basics of small, grid-tied residential wind [...]
The PUFFA Alliance cordially invites you and your organization to
participate in a facilitated, strategic conversation in service of
clarifying and committing to our beginning vision for healthier, more
sustainable food systems in our communities.
Day 1 Tuesday, June 10th
Special Full Alliance Meeting
Explore and determine our core values
Community [...]
When: Tuesday, June 3rd
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
During the month of May, PhillyCarShare challenged local businesses residents to give up their cars for the entire month and to rely on walking, biking, transit, and [...]
Saturday, June 28 | 10:00-2:00 p.m.
U-Pick Berries and Cherries
Weaver’s Orchard, Morgantown, PA
Take home some of the last strawberries of the season when we go berry picking at Weaver’s Orchard. Stock up on berries as we pick our own red and black raspberries, sweet and sour cherries, and possibly [...]
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, together with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, will host a large public forum on May 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., where a panel of scientists and policy experts will discuss the impacts of “Global Warming in the Delaware Valley.” [...]
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is organizing an electronics recycling drive to mark International Earth Day on Saturday, April 19th, 2008. Our objective is to promote a healthy environment and a healthy community by giving people the opportunity to responsibly dispose of old electronics at no cost.
Meet us at:
- The Metroplex, Chemical & Gallagher Road, [...]
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We just put this on the web a couple of days ago because we believe with this system you have many advantages
5K Run for Clean Air Online Auction
Now through April 21, 5pm
www.cleanair.org/auction
Place your bids! Clean Air Council’s 2nd Annual 5K Run for Clean Air Online Auction is underway. From electric lawnmowers to organic makeovers, the Auction features dozens of great items that are environmentally [...]
WILMINGTON, Del. — This week, the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary unveiled ecoDelaware.com, a new website promoting ecotourism events and destinations throughout the State of Delaware. This launch comes 10 days prior to the 2008 Governor’s Tourism Summit, an event where ecotourism is featured prominently on the [...]
Here’s why you should:
If you haven’t worn this silky soft natural fabric that Footprint Bamboo offers, you’ve got to experience it! According to the National Geographic Green Guide, bamboo is an “a priori” eco-friendly material because it’s naturally pest-resistant, requires little water, is amazingly regenerative and known to grow a [...]
Still own a car? Using a company car or private car during business hours? Take PhillyCarShare?s ?Walk Ride Share? challenge, to put it in ?park?, reduce your carbon footprint, and have your shot at Philly fame. During the entire month of May, PhillyCarShare will be challenging local [...]
Campaign for Great Green Jobs
It?s time to turn a new leaf. In America today, we are on the cusp of a major paradigm shift encompassing how we think about the environment, the economy and the way that these important areas of our [...]
How To Reduce Your Energy Bills / Energy Conservation Begins at Home
Imagine leaving a window open all winter long — the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, a whole house fan or AC Return, a fireplace or a clothes dryer, that [...]
Join us for a Night of Music, Dancing and Laughter on the River.
Youll benefit ECAs Community Carbon Trust, which provides energy conservation to low income families, thus saving energy and greenhouse gas emissions in Philadelphia while creating local green collar jobs.
Wednesday, April 23, 6 9 P.M.
at the Fairmount Water [...]
I’ve been drinking this for 29 yrs:
A vast array of pharmaceuticals — including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones — have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, an Associated Press investigation shows.
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How do the drugs get into the water? People take pills. [...]
-Leaving a Good Impression on our Environment is Footprint’s Motto -
Footprint now offers the eco-friendly alternative to synthetic performance socks for athletes and diabetics alike. Footprint’s socks are made of 95% bamboo fiber, which inherently provides moisture wicking, anti-bacteria (odor free), & superior comfort. Synthetic polyesters and nylons [...]
With a relatively close proximity to the New Jersey Coastline, Philadelphia boasts a large number of hardcore surfing devotees. One of these Philadelphia surfersmerges his passion for riding waves, alittle Ben Franklin style innovation, andeco-friendly sustainable materials tochallenge theparadoxically toxic surfboard building industry.
Brian Gagliana, Founder of Greenlight Surfboard Supply, located [...]
Trees for the Future Plants a Grove of One Thousand Trees in Honor of Greenlight Surfboard Supply:
Devastation by deforestation and global climate change is on the rise, but thanks to Greenlights commitment in doing their part for our environment and large donation to Trees for the [...]
What are you doing next Thursday evening? Want to socialize AND help global warming with the Sierra Club?
Then come to Sierra Club and Beer! It’s our first event of 2008, and all are invited. We’ll have FREE beer and appetizers, and talk about the upcoming Sierra Club activities we’ve planned [...]
Yesterday was a big day for recycling in Philly.
Nutter announced his first budget yesterday and included was an additional $6.5 million for recycling with the goal to get single-stream city-wide by next january. if he succeeds he will do in a year what street refused to do in 8.
The Metro [...]
From Penn Future:
Pennsylvania’s state representatives can insure major, new electricity conservation programs are created for all customers in all parts of Pennsylvania. And our state can become a national leader on energy conservation in the process.But to do that, we need yes votes on HB 2200 and [...]
Following up on the last post, after a tax on plastic bags, people in Ireland hardly use them anymore, NYT reports:
In 2002, Ireland passed a tax on plastic bags; customers who want them must now pay 33 cents per bag at the [...]
The Inky had a front-page piece on the movement against plastic bags yesterday. Some interesting parts:
On Wednesday, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a law requiring large stores to collect and recycle plastic bags.
The day before, Whole Foods vowed to use its last plastic, probably by Earth Day.
China [...]
Come out for Philadelphia’s largest Earth Day Celebration!
Registration is now open at http://www.cleanair.org/5k2008/index.html
[...]While Septa’s announcement came out in September of last year, this is an article on Ford’s hybrids. See the mid-portion of the article. Interesting to see that orders from only three cities will double Ford’s production of hybrid buses.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-01-22-ford-hybrid_N.htm?csp=DailyBriefing
sometimes you need scientific studies to confirm what seems obvious to many philadelphians:
Study: Winters in Northeast warming quickly From 1965 to 2005, winter temps increased 2.5 degrees, research showsupdated 5:40 p.m. ET, Sat., Jan. 12, 2008 function UpdateTimeStamp(pdt) { var n = document.getElementById(”udtD”); if(pdt != ‘’ && n && [...]
Mayor Nutter (sounds cool to say now huh?) announced some of his new staff appointments and holdovers yesterday: [www.philly.com]
One of the holdovers raising eyebrows is Clarena Tolson, who is reportedly being retained as the head of the streets department. Yes, she’s the one who as Deputy and Director of [...]
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is now accepting entries on behalf of the Philadelphia Water Department for the 2008 Clean Water Begins and Ends With You Drawing Contest, an annual art competition for kindergarten through 12th-grade students throughout the City of Philadelphia.
For the past nine years, the nonprofit [...]
I know this isn’t the most uplifting post, but stumbled upon this and thought I’d pass it along.
The site Scorecard.com has a lot of info on local pollution sources, including the three superfund sites in Philly:
| 1 | FRANKLIN SLAG PILE (3110 CASTOR AVENUE) |
| 2 | LOWER DARBY CREEK AREA (Darby [...]
Bush Finally Acknowledges Global Warming
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In a sea change (yes, pun intended), after years of obfuscating and covering up, Bush finally acknowledges the [...] Fish kill to cost Merck more than $20 million
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By Sandy Bauers Inquirer Staff Writer A chemical spill and fish kill 18 months ago that canceled recreation along the Wissahickon Creek and closed drinking-water intakes on the Schuylkill will cost Merck & Co. Inc. more than $20 million in fines, plant improvements [...]A huge drop in sea ice sparks plea: The Arctic is screaming
By Seth Borenstein Associated Press WASHINGTON - The dramatic decline of Arctic ice in recent summers greatly accelerated this [...] Global vs LocalGlobal: Fears for fisheries afterS. Korea oil spill
Yun Seok-ee / AP Slick is one-quarter size of Exxon Valdez. Full story Local: 2d major fish kill near Montco plant By Gene DAlessandro Inquirer staff writer State environmental officials are investigating the second major fish kill this year [...] Scientists beg for climate action
By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer Wed Dec 5, 6:47 PM
WASHINGTON - For the first time, more than 200 of the world’s leading climate scientists, losing their patience, urged government leaders to take radical action to slow global warming because “there is no time to lose.” A petition from at [...] Great Expectations on the Environment
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The greatly named ‘Great Expectations’ project, a year long look at how a paper pandering to suburban readers would fix the City, put out its ‘Citizen Agenda’ (b/c a People’s Agenda is too populist) this week in anticipation of its citizen forum tomorrow. One of the agenda items is the environment. [...] Santas Naughty & Nice List 11/30/07
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Dear Boys and Girls, Santa has started some dry runs for Christmas Eve testing the sleighs new GPS system courtesy of Mrs. Claus. (She muttered something about men refusing to ask for directions as I unwrapped it.) The system works very well, and combined with Rudolphs shiny new [...] charge consumers a fee for using too much electricitywhat does green meenIBM?s sees a very green and lucrative futuregreen buildingLocal radio station helps philadelphians get a greener birdTemple students helping city get greenShopping Green in PhiladelphiaPhilly?s green entreupenuersThe Illadelph: Single Stream Recycling including plastic finally comes to Center City. Hallelujah. Holy Shit. Wheres the Tylenol?A Final Thanksgiving Push for an Aggressive Energy Billfrom energybill2007.org:
Call to Action on Energy Independence
You may have sensed a theme at the PennFuture blog/podcast site as of late... we aren't resting until we pass Pennsylvania's vital energy independence legislation!
In this podcast, Jan Jarrett talks with our President and CEO John Hanger about the latest in Harrisburg regarding the major pieces [...] Countdown to Energy Independence: Pennsylvania House Urges Swift Action
On November 14, prime sponsors of four vital pieces of legislation that will put Pennsylvania well on its way toward energy independence, together with Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen McGinty and PennFuture President and CEO John Hanger, held a press conference in the Capitol Rotunda to urge [...]
Fall
I'm not a big fan of the fall season. You're never wearing the right clothes. Too warm. Too cold. Not enough layers. Too heavy a coat. Thermals already? T-shirt again? Crazy. But I do prefer 4 distinct seasons to [...] Whos Been Naughty or Nice on Clean Energy in Pennsylvania?
Too little has been done on energy policy in 2007, and our energy
problems are getting more serious every month. Funding renewable
energy, supporting biofuels, boosting energy conservation, and cutting
peak electricity demands with smart meters have been discussed and
debated since February in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
The countdown is on: we [...] Comcast building getting national mention as green buildingyikes local reporter need a green education
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green is education green is jobs green is fun green ismore money green is better community please email shannon and help here learn what green is and why crime, taxes, and education are all linked and should not be solved in and of the themselves but in an well integrated plan encompassing all of [...] Montgomery County Goes Green
In September, 2007 Montgomery County announced its plan to supply all of the county's properties with 100 percent renewable wind energy. This initiative makes Montgomery County the first county government in the nation to operate solely on clean power. The decision to move county properties to green operations will [...]
Eco Fashion in SF getting help from your community!
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I am a fashion designer in Sf and have been seeking new ways to recycle. Recently I walked around the community and put my thinking cap on. “Hmmmmm what is that?” I found old levis jeans…let’s make them into a bag! My car got broken into recently so I collected [...] Urban Sustainability and the Environmental Potential of CitiesDetails can be found at http://www.jewishfarmschool.org/urban.htm The program consists of 3 parts: Thursday, October 25th 7:00 PM; Calvary Center (48th & Baltimore) Just and Sustainable Food Systems A panel and discussion that looks at Judaism’s legacy of using food as a vehicle fro social justice and brings speakers from four incredible organizations that [...]Launch of local eco-friendly fashion website!
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Hi! I am proud to announce today’s launch of www.shopmodify.com, an eco-friendly boutique for high-fashion clothing, beauty, accessories and home decor. We are based out of Media, PA, America’s First Fair Trade Town! We at Modify believe in truly modifying one’s lifestyle to become green without sacrificing style. [...] GreenPlan Philadelphia: Review Plan ProgressPlease join the City of Philadelphia to review our progress on GreenPlan Philadelphia: The City’s Blueprint for Sustainable Open Space. greenplan_fall2007_meetings.pdf [...]Inky: Rendell links energy plan with defensesome details on rendell’s embattled plan:
Discover the Coastline in Your Own Backyard
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Ecotourists of all ages will flock to the Delaware Riverfront this weekend to enjoy outdoor events highlighting the regions best natural asset, the tidal Delaware River. These events include Southeastern Pennsylvania Coast Day and the Cradle of Birding Wildlife and Conservation Festival in Philadelphia, A Celebration of [...] Rock & RecycleNOW
Come out for [...] Workshop Helps Boost ‘Ecological Literacy’ in the ClassroomA group of 16 teachers sharpened their science skills last week when they toured various sites throughout Bucks County during the 11th annual Delaware Estuary Watershed Workshop for Teachers. Since 1997, this weeklong training session organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary has helped more than 150 [...] AP: Ammonia-laced spill from Pa. rendering plant kills 10,000 fishfrom the associated press:
WINNERS OF THE FREE GREEN WEDDING..Megan Heckert, 28, and Allen Rue, 31, won their free green wedding to be held at Zagar’s Magic Mosaic Garden on South Street, one of the most popular public art installation in the city, Sunday Sept.9. Caterer ChriStevens will serve an deliciously green menu , tapered to the tastes of [...] learn about Socially and Environmentally Responsible Investingdo it!
Video: The Next Mayor Enviro Issue ForumThough I’d share the environmental episode of the issues forum from the next mayor. i appreciate the fact that these are short and snappy, but i think it would be cool if they posted longer versions as well. [...]Chef Competes Nationally on Behalf of OystersNEW ORLEANS — James A. Lauser, executive chef of the Wilmington/Christiana Hilton Hotel in Newark, Del., competed in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans on August 4 using Delaware Bay oyster recipes that scored highly amongst many of the nation’s premier seafood chefs. In the end, [...] Art & Truth On The Roof September 6th 2007
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Event: Art & Truth On The Roof Inky Leads Rally for DredgingEr, I mean, from the Inquirer: Specter leads rally for dredging By Henry Holcomb Cloud Cult: They’re going to rock you Green at GreenFest Philly
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Cloud Cult, the band that will make you want to go green, heads out on tour next month and are stopping by Philadelphia to headline the MusEcology Concert for GreenFest Philly, a huge festival held on Sun., Sept. 9. This independent band with a self-created record label, Earthology Records, has [...] Rendell Budget Proposal Threatens Important Open Space FundsIn the last minute budget madness that overtakes Harrisburg every year at this time, Rendell this week suggested taking $40 million from state land preservation funds to pay for toxic site cleanup (full story):
CALLING ALL KIDS.. and parents!Philadelphia kids can GO GREEN!
On Sunday, September 9, 2007, some 10,000 people are expected at Greenfest Philly, the animated eco-street fair along four blocks of South Street in Center City. The free, rollicking showcase of all things green, Greenfest Philly will present dozens of events and activities for adults and [...] Energy Independence Plan Pushed to FallGov Rendell reached a deal with the Repub house yesterday to pass a budget for next year and end the short-lived state shutdown. Rendell was successful in getting $900 million a year in new funds for mass transit and passed two of his health care measures. His ‘Energy Independence Strategy’ will [...] Fighting for Energy IndependenceEnclosure: [download]
Emerging Leaders, Emerging Solutions: Taking Action on Climate Change and Global
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We are only starting to understand the effects that climate change will have on each of our lives. Meeting the global challenge will require new collaborations and large-scale public action. Some workshops [...] Report: Delaware River Deepening Dumped AgainThe Delaware Riverkeeper Network and National Wildlife Federation have announced release of a complimentary set of reports challenging, once again, the Delaware River Deepening Project. The first report titled “Delaware River Deepening – Dumped Again – This Project Does Not Pay” challenges the most recent economic study issued by the [...] Sustainability Salon: Becoming a “Localvore”Thursday, July 5, 7:00pm. Sustainability Salon: Becoming a “Localvore”. With special guests Ann Karlen, director of the Fair Food Farmstand and Dave Zelov, Weavers Way’s own urban farmer. More and more folks are joining the local food movement, becoming almost more important than the organic movement in the way we [...] Blog Info:
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Over the past 18 months RecycleNOW Philadelphia has been hard at work collecting over 12,000 signatures, lobbying for public hearings, and making sure our next mayor will implement a dependable weekly curbside recycling program for everyone in the city. Now we need your help…
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U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (R., Pa.)
